Author: Vincent Osuwo

Jafar Musa, an 18-year-old citizen of Niger State, killed Seyi Simon, a 25-year-old student of the Federal University of Education, Kontagora. The event occurred on Easter Sunday in Kontagora LGA’s school hall during a student-organized party for freshly admitted students at FUE Kontagora. Chronicle NG gathered that there was a disagreement between Musa from the Angwan-Gwari area of Kontangora and Simon, a student at the institution. It was also revealed that Musa stabbed Simon with a dagger during the battle, and Simon was taken to Kontangora General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Musa was promptly arrested for further investigation.…

Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu for the recent wave of attacks in various regions of the country, urging the Federal Government to take more decisive action to combat insecurity. In a message on Monday via his official X feed, Atiku expressed concern that recent violent episodes appear to violate pledges made by the president following the Angwan Rukuba attack. “I wish to remind President Bola Tinubu to keep to his words that ‘this (Angwan Rukuba attack) will not repeat itself,’” he said. He added, “It does appear that those words are hollow because barely 72…

Israel said Monday it had killed the commander of the special operations unit of Iran’s Quds Force in a strike on Tehran a day earlier. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ overseas operations unit is known as the Quds Force. “Yesterday, the Israeli Air Force… conducted a strike in Tehran and eliminated Asghar Bagheri, Commander of the Quds Force’s Special Operations Unit (840) since 2019,” a military statement said. It said that Bagheri had recently held a variety of prominent posts within the Quds Force and was “involved in attacks targeting Israeli and American individuals worldwide.” The Iranian military has warned the…

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa stated that Kylian Mbappe will joined the club to play in important games such as Tuesday’s Champions League clash against German powerhouse Bayern Munich. Arbeloa stated that Mbappe was an important member of the club, but questions remain about whether record 15-time winners Madrid can strike the perfect balance with all of their top players on the field at the same time. Mbappe, the club’s leading striker, did not start either game in Madrid’s spectacular last-16 victory over Manchester City due to a long struggle with a knee sprain. Arbeloa stated that Mbappe, along with…

The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged threat issued against Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. On Monday, NGE President Eze Anaba, General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, and SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare issued a joint statement condemning the remark and urging the Federal Government to “promptly, thoroughly, transparently, and effectively investigate the threat.” They also urged the government to secure the safety of Okinbaloye and other journalists. “The Tinubu government should urgently take all…

La Liga criticized Sevilla fans’ threats and intimidation of their own players and directors on Monday, following their third consecutive league defeat. Sevilla, 17th in the Spanish top division, lost 1-0 away to bottom club Real Oviedo on Sunday, and some fans insulted the squad at the airport upon their return, while others wearing masks were at the club training grounds. In a statement, it stated that this behavior “unacceptably crosses the line of legitimate criticism and sporting expression.” Earlier this season, some Sevilla fans attempted to force their way into the training site to confront the players. La Liga…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has insisted that, despite the dispute, it will continue all preparations towards the 2027 general elections. During a press briefing on Sunday, Lawal Tukura, the leader of the main opposition party in the state and former Minister of State for Education, claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission misinterpreted the court’s directive to maintain “status quo ante bellum” by suspending the party’s leadership structure. He also announced that ward, local government, state, and national congresses, including the party’s national congress, would continue as planned. According to him, INEC’s move was prompted by…

Kemi Badenoch, a British politician of Nigerian heritage, has emerged as the most popular political party leader in the UK, according to a recent opinion survey, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday. Badenoch, who was born in London and spent part of her childhood in Nigeria, now leads the UK Conservative Party. According to More in Common’s survey, Badenoch has a net approval rating of minus nine, which is a big improvement from minus 32 before her party’s conference last October. She finished ahead of Nigel Farage, who polled minus 16, and Ed Davey, who polled minus 11. The poll…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied claims that Senator David Mark resigned as the party’s national chairman to allow previous chairman Ralph Nwosu to take over leadership ahead of the national convention. The party’s position came in response to an online publication claiming that Mark had resigned amid internal tensions and rising pressure on the party’s structure, particularly in light of recent measures by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The report further said that Nwosu was in a position to direct the party toward a national convention and stabilize its affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections. However,…

Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared her opinion on Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, admitting that she admires it. She did, however, mention that she cannot afford one due to her low pain tolerance. The behind-the-scenes actor stated that it is OK for women to enhance their bodies through surgical procedures, but she stressed moderation and risk assessment. “I love to see beautiful women with beautiful bodies. I actually like BBL, the skinny ones, not the big ones. I love the flat tummy and liposuction. I want to do it, but I don’t have the mind,” Akindele said while featuring…